Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Lewes

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Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Lewes, BN8 4DB

105 Pupils

140 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

28.60% FSM %

59 Boys

46 Girls

About Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Lewes, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 105 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Gemma White.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	East Sussex
Region	South East
Administrative District	Lewes
Parliamentary Constituency	East Grinstead and Uckfield
Ward	Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10073783
URN	114495
Data Last Updated	06-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Jenny Barnard-Langston	Chair of Governors	04/01/2025	03/01/2029	Appointed by LA
Mrs Brenda Ford	Governor	04/01/2025	03/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rev Jamie Gater	Governor	20/05/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sarah Levien	Governor	20/05/2024	15/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Neil	Governor	02/11/2022	01/11/2026	Elected by parents
Ms Jo Smart	Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Summers	Governor	01/09/2023	30/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Vogt	Governor	27/09/2022	26/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mandy Watson	Governor	12/01/2025	11/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma White	Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Caroline White	Governor	03/02/2026	02/02/2030	Elected by school staff
Mrs Dominie Wood	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School?

Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lewes, East Sussex.

How many pupils does Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School have?

Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School has 105 pupils, with a capacity of 140.

What is the age range at Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School?

Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Gemma White.

Where is Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School located?

Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is at Chailey St Peter's Ce Primary School, East Grinstead Road, North Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4DB, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.

Does Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School currently open?

Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Gemma White

Chailey St Peter's Ce Primary School, East Grinstead Road, North Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4DB

01825722939

www.chaileystpeters.org.uk

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Quick Summary

URN 114495

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026